Edition 45

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:

Tonight: Take some time tonight to THANK the following people for stepping up to run our end of year Celebration… Date and Details to be determined. Gratitude to: Loraine Fedurco, Tammy Podovinnikoff, Delores Mccallum, Ming Ming Wong and Sarah Ross.

Next week: 2 more games and we begin our playoffs! (For Playoff guidelines - please refer to the Rules under WNW GamesCentre - # 12:12 Playoffs. This outlines everything you need to know and be aware of - Games Times, Spare Rules, Tie Breaking rules, Bell Rule.)

More info in the coming weeks!

THE YEAR LONG SCAVENGER HUNT

This is your off ice team building fun….

Guidelines:

Keep a spot on your phone/computer or day book that tracks your successful ‘hunting’ over the curling season.
Each week your team will be given a clue to gather, take a picture of , answer or do….
As per my personality – the more creatively you complete the clues – you can get bonus points!!

Do This #18: What can you hold in your right hand, but never in your left hand?

LAUGH OF THE WEEK:

chicken coop

STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:

A special thank you to Day Women and their Friday Flashes for this tip.

Written by: Patricia Hooper & Brenda Ulbikas

Tip of the Week: Measuring

Measurements are allowed only after an end is complete and should only be done using proper measuring devices as supplied by the Club.

Often during regular club play, we see curlers using their broom to measure a rock. We've all seen it; somebody decides to place their broom (or shoe, or glove, etc.) beside the rocks in question to get a "better" perspective without having to get the official measuring device. This is not a good idea, as there is a chance that you will burn one of the rocks. If that were to happen, you will automatically lose the measurement before it takes place.

What happens if two rocks are so close to the centre pin on the Tee line that a measuring device cannot be used?

Rule 14(5) states, "If two or more stones are so close to the Tee that a measuring device cannot be used, and if a visual comparison cannot determine which stone is closest to the Tee, the stones shall be considered tied. If these stones were to determine who counted in the end, the end shall be considered blank."

When can you use a measuring device before an end is complete?

Rule 14(2) says "no physical device to aid visual observation shall be used in measuring prior to the last stone delivered in the end coming to rest except as provided for in Rule 12(7) and 14(4)." So what are those rules?

Rule 12 concerns the Free Guard Zone. Rule 12(6) says in part, "they shall make the determination by using the six-foot measuring stick. If the position of another stone(s) hinders the use of the six-foot measure, they may reposition the stone(s), complete the measurement and replace the stone(s) to its original position."

Rule 14 (4) says, in part, you can also measure a stone at any time during the end to determine if it is still in play or not, "when a stone is located on the back line in proximity to the centre line." It further explains that if one or more stones are in the way of the measure, you are not allowed to move them like you can in the FGZ rule referred to above. In that case, "they may request a non-partisan third party to render a decision."

If the opposing Skips cannot agree, they may request a non-partisan third party to render a decision.

RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:

San choy bau

15m prep
06m cook
4 servings

Fill crisp lettuce cups with Asian-infused pork mince for a meal the whole family will love.

San choy bau is a dish embraced by all ages. Sweet, sour and salty flavours meet tender, crispy and crunchy textures all wrapped up like a present! Our san choy bau recipe brings this Chinese restaurant classic into your own home. Umami-rich oyster and soy sauces flavour soft and juicy pork mince and contrast against the tender-crisp pop of bean sprouts and crunch of peanuts. And who doesn’t love having to eat with your fingers! - Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester

Cathie Lonnie Food Writer
366 calories per serve
Allergens: Recipe may contain gluten, wheat, tree nut, sulphites and groundnut.

Ingredients

1 tbsp peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2cm piece ginger, finely grated
500g Extra Lean Pork Mince
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 cup beansprouts, trimmed
12 large lettuce leaves
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, optional

Directions

Heat wok over high heat until hot. Add peanut oil and swirl to coat. Add garlic, ginger and pork. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until pork just changes colour.
Add soy sauce and oyster. Add shallots, 2 teaspoons of lime juice and sesame oil to wok. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in beansprouts.
Spoon pork mixture into lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with coriander and peanuts, if using. Serve.

SONG OF THE WEEK:

I heard this on the radio the other day – it’s a great and odd song!

Daft Punk – Around the World

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